Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
January 3, 2012
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on January 3, 2012. Notice of the time and place of the
meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on December 29, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island
Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the
City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s
website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Heater, Krolikowski, Bilslend, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
Council Absent: None.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Utilities, Monte Moss; and City Attorney, Bill Francis.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: None was given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
December 20, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Jeff Heater and Richard Krolikowski.
Disbursements list totaling $97,687.32.
Krolikowski made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Fairbanks with the
exception of Council member Bilslend abstaining from her claim. Motion carried 6/0.
Deputy Jones, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., submitted the Law Enforcement coverage for the month of December
and it was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. The coverage report was as follows: Patrol time-164hrs., Detail time-20hrs.,
and Criminal Investigations Division time-0hrs.
Ambulance Chief, Nick Lammers attended the council meeting with a proposal to hire two part time maintenance individuals.
One individual would be for maintaining all fire equipment and supplies. The other individual would be for maintaining all
ambulance equipment and supplies. The Council restrained from action until the proposal is presented to the Rural Fire Board
for their approval.
Fairbanks made the motion to approved Marla Knecht’s request to attend the Municipal Clerk Academy to be held in Kearney on
March 14-16, 2012. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Council member Fairbanks made the motion to
adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
December 20, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on December 20, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the
meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on December 15, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island
Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the
City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s
website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
City Official Present: City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: None available.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
December 6, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Vince Boudreau and Travis Fairbanks.
Disbursements list totaling $410,944.90.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Boudreau with the
exception of Council member Bilslend abstains to December 6th minutes. Motion carried 6/0.
Matt Kalin, Consulting Engineer with JEO informed the council about some changes that needed to be made on a few of the
existing Pad Mounted Transclosures and their meter sockets that are located north of 13th Street from Hwy 11 to Main Street.
The existing Pad Mount Transclosure housings will not accept the new transformers being installed with the Electrical System
Upgrade. New Pad Mount Transformers and the associated 200 amp meter sockets need to be installed.
Dvorak made the motion to approve the 2010 Electrical Distribution System Improvements- Transclosure Change Out Order of
$15,476.20. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
Boudreau made the motion to approve the Supplemental Agreement 3 (Chain Link Fence Project) between the City of Wood River and
the State of Nebraska Department of Roads; the NDOR agrees to provide a one-time payment of $41,000 to the City for the design,
materials, and installation on the chain link fence. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 6/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the Supplemental Agreement 3 (Water Main Relocation Project) between the City of Wood River
and the State of Nebraska Department of Roads; the NDOR and City agree as follows: The Original Agreement, Supplement NO. 1
and Supplemental No. 2 are modified to increase the amount from $198,757.91 to $201,523.79, an increase of $2,765.88, to
provide for the relocation of electrical utilities, water main casing and professional engineering services. Motion seconded
by Heater. Motion carried 6/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the License for Fence Encroachment Agreement between the Union Pacific Railroad Company
and the City of Wood River. The City agrees to design and install a pedestrian fence for the pedestrian bridge on both sides
of the Railroad’s property. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 6/0.
overpass. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion carried 6/0.
Boudreau made the motion to approve the holiday discount for electric to increase to a total of 5% for only the month of
December. This will be billed out for December’s billing cycle on January 1, 2012. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion
carried 6/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve for Monte Moss, Stan Bilslend and Brent Gascho to attend the 2012 NWEA/NWOD and League of
Nebraska Municipalities-Utilities Section Snowball Conference to be held on January 25-26, 2012 in Kearney, NE. Motion
seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of November, the second month of the 2011-2012
fiscal year, with the Mayor, Council and those present.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 7:50 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
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You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Judy Mead, City Treasurer
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
December 6, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on December 6, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the
meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on December 1, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island
Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the
City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s
website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
Council Absent: Bilslend.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Utilities, Monte Moss; and City Treasurer, Judy
Mead; City Attorney, Bill Francis.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: None was given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
November 22, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Vince Boudreau and Travis Fairbanks.
Disbursements list totaling $43,692.97.
Hollywood’s LLC Wood River C-Store for (2) two SD Liquor Licenses.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion carried
5/0.
Deputy Jones, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., submitted the Law Enforcement coverage for the month of November
and it was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. The coverage report was as follows: Patrol time-189hrs., Detail time-24hrs.,
and Criminal Investigations Division time-0hrs.
Krolikowski made the motion to approve Change Order No. 3 for the 2010 Electrical Distribution System Upgrade in the amount of
$42,518.05 with Watts Electric Company, for the following changes: 1) R201: utilize used #1/0 conductor instead of new #1/0 AAC
this allows all conductors to be the same. 2) R202-203: new service for pedestrian bridge lighting. 3) R204: XRMR not
installed, to go back into inventory. 4) R205-206: new UG conductor & removal of old, this replaces and extends the UG riser
for the Heritage Bank due to it not being long enough. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 5/0.
Boudreau made the motion to approve Pay Request #4 submitted by Watts Electric Company for $217,502.37 for work accomplished on
the 2010 Electrical Distribution System Upgrade. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion carried 5/0.
A thorough discussion was conducted on the issues with the Wood River Ball Assn.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Council member Fairbanks made the motion to
adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion carried 5/0.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
November 22, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on November 22, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the
meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on November 17, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island
Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the
City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s
website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, City Treasurer, Judy Mead and Utility Director, Monte Moss.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: None available.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
November 8, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Donna Bilslend and Roger Dvorak.
Disbursements list totaling $111,545.18.
Hollywood’s LLC Wood River C-Store SD Liquor License.
Boudreau made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Heater with the exception
of Council member Fairbanks abstaining from his claim. Motion carried 6/0.
Jessie Davis, President of the Wood River Ball Assn. was present to request funding from the City for two (2) invoices in the
amount of $1,834.99.
After a thorough discussion and seeing that overdue bills needed to be paid, Boudreau made the motion to approve the request to
assist funding to the Ball Assn. in the amount of $1,834.99. It is understood that future assistance will be made through a
budget submission prior to the season and all expenses be documented for accountability. Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion
carried 5/1 Council member Bilslend voting against.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the Non-Exclusive Easement between the City and Qwest Corporation, a Colorado Corporation
d/b/a: CenturyLink QC a Perpetual Non-Exclusive Easement and right to enter upon land of the Grantor, legally described as
follows: for the purpose of installing, operating, maintaining, repairing and rebuilding telecommunications facilities
including above ground pedestals and for the underground installation of electrical and gas facilities and other appurtenances
from time to time as the Grantee may require to be located within the 10 feet wide easement area. Motion seconded by
Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
Roger Dvorak provided the council with information on a style of light fixtures for the flagpoles as well for lighting the
rocks; more information has been requested by the council. Mr. Dvorak is to provide an estimated cost for the light fixtures
and installation at an upcoming meeting.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of October, the first month of the 2011-2012 fiscal
year, with the Mayor, Council and those present.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 8:30 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
October 4, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was conducted
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on October 4, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the meeting was
given in advance thereof by publicized notice on September 29, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of
the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at
(woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Utilities, Monte Moss; and
City Attorney, Bill Francis and City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: None was given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
September 20, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Jeff Heater and Richard Krolikowski.
Disbursements list totaling $131,180.46.
Krolikowski made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Boudreau with the
exception of Council members Bilslend and Fairbanks abstaining from their claims. Motion carried 6/0.
Sergeant Jones, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., submitted the Law Enforcement coverage for the month of September
and it was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. The coverage report was as follows: Patrol time-124hrs., Detail time-14hrs., and
Criminal Investigations Division time-0hrs.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the payment application of $25,135.00 to Midlands Contracting for the completion of West
10th Street Water Main Project. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion carried 6/0.
Dvorak made the motion to approve John Krajewski’s application from JK Energy Consulting to prepare a Cost of Service Update
for the City of Wood River’s electrical utility. The services will provide the scope of services, cost proposal and deliverables
, as well as a proposed schedule. The cost to provide the above-list would be $2,500, which includes all billable time and
out-of-pocket travel expenses. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to proceed out of the regular session at 7:10 p.m. and into the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by
Krolikowski. Motion passed 6/0.
The purpose of said hearing it to consider declaring the property located at 1400 Block of Avenue A, as a public nuisance.
No comments by the Public.Fairbanks made the motion to proceed out of the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. and back to the regular
session. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion passed 6/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to declare the property located at 1400 Block of Avenue A, as a public nuisance. Notification will be
sent to the property owner giving them the opportunity to resolve the issue. The City Council has given the owner until
November 1, 2011 to notify the City Office. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion passed 6/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the quote for the WWTP Biosolids Removal and Land Application from Lagoon Pumping and
Dredging in the cost of $8,261.99. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion passed 6/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to proceed out of the regular session at 7:20 p.m. and into the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by
Boudreau. Motion passed 6/0.
The purpose of said hearing it to consider declaring the property located at 611 E 12th Street as a public nuisance. No
comments by the Public.Fairbanks made the motion to proceed out of the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m. and back to the regular
session. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion passed 6/0.
Krolikowski made the motion to declare the property located at 611 E 12th Street as a public nuisance. Notification will be
sent to the property owner giving them the opportunity to resolve the issue. The City Council has given the owner until
November 1, 2011 to notify the City Office. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion passed 6/0.
Boudreau made the motion to approve the closing of one block of Green Street just on the south side of the fire station. The
street will be closed for the Memorial Dedication set for October 15, 2011at 4:30 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion
passed 6/0.
Boudreau made the motion to approve the Fire Department’s Halloween Feed with the city contributing $500.00 to the cost of the
feed. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion passed 6/0.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 8:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
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You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
September 20, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on August 16, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the
meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on August 11, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island
Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the
City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s
website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
City Official Present: City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: None given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
September 6, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Vince Boudreau and Travis Fairbanks.
Disbursements list totaling $31,407.19.
Marla Knecht to attend the 2011 PowerManager Refresher Course.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda with the correction to the claims list for the amount of
Sales and Use Tax to be $6,688.08. Motion seconded by Boudreau. Motion carried 6/0.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of August, the eleventh month of the 2010-2011
fiscal years, with the Mayor, Council and those present.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 7:16 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
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www.woodriverne.com/agendaform.htm You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business
hours.
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Judy Mead, City Treasurer
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Budget Session
August 23, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Budget Session of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was conducted
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on August 22, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the meeting was
given in advance thereof by publicized notice on August 18, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.
An agenda for the meeting was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of
the public body during normal business hours.
Mayor Cramer calls the session to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, and City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
The purpose for the session was to discuss the City of Wood River’s budget proposals and preparations for the 2011-2012 fiscal
years.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead as the budget coordinator presented proposed budget worksheets for the 2011-2012 fiscal years to the
council and discussed each fund and various line items and proposed tax asking. The council heard and considered all budget
requests to date. Proposals received from the various state programs were also reviewed in considering the total budget
package and tax asking.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Mayor Cramer adjourned the session at 8:13 p.m.
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Marla Knecht, CMC
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
August 16, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was conducted
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on August 16, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the meeting was
given in advance thereof by publicized notice on August 11, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of
the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at
(woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, City Treasurer, Judy Mead and City Utilities Director,
Monte Moss.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: None given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
August 2, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Roger Dvorak and Jeff Heater.
Disbursements list totaling $42,153.28.
Hollywood’s LLC Wood River C-Store (2) three SD Liquor Licenses.
Hollywood’s request permission to close off the street for the Annual FunFest Street Dance/Beer Garden for Saturday August 20,
2011.
Dvorak made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Heater with the exception
of Council member Boudreau abstaining from the minutes and Council member Bilslend abstaining from the cleaning claim. Motion
carried 6/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the Final Plat, Carpenter Acres Subdivision in the City of Wood River, located north of
Schultz Road and east of Walnut Street. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 6/0.
Dvorak made the motion to set the general raise at 1 1/2% for future raises. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Krolikowski made
the motion to amend the motion to reduce the general raise to 1% for future raises. Amendment seconded by Fairbanks. Amendment
carried 5/1 with Bilslend voting against. The amended motion carried 5/1 with Bilslend voting against to set the general raise
at 1% for future raises. Incentive raise percentage based on evaluation will remain the same.
Dvorak made the motion to declare the property located at 611 E 12th Street as a public nuisance. The property will be cleared
of the nuisance and the cleanup costs assessed against the property. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion carried 6/0.
Matt Kalin with JEO Consulting Group made a presentation to the City Council concerning a possible design change in the alley
behind Lilley Street and Walnut Street, north of the 13th Street Alley. This will include a design change from the existing
overhead design to an underground design for a small portion of this alley. The Council wished to have more time to study the
change and requested Matt Kalin to present total cost figures for the start of the project and to compare the cost of the
project now with all changes already approved. This information will be submitted to the council at the next meeting.
Boudreau made the motion to direct the City Clerk to issue the property owner of 404 East 13th Street a letter to notify the
owner of several violations that constitutes a public nuisance under the Wood River City Code. The City Council has requested
the property owner remedy the violations in a given time. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion carried 6/0.
Matters of employee’s safety issues were addressed. Safety practices are in place.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the Wood River Community Club’ s request to close streets off for the parade, kids games
and events for the FunFest on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
Boudreau made the motion, after the council’s review of Marla Knecht’s annual evaluation, to approve a pay increase of $.55 per
hour and to have the pay retroactive to May 10th, her hiring date. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 6/0.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of July, the tenth month of the 2010-2011 fiscal
years, with the Mayor, Council and those present.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 8:50 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
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You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
August 2, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on August 2, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the
meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on July 28, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island
Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the
City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s
website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, and Dvorak.
Council Absent: Boudreau
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Utilities, Monte Moss; and
City Attorney, Bill Francis and City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: The Mayor presented Mr. and Mrs. DeJonge with the Community Beautification award. This award recognizes their
dedication and hard work in making their property an inspiration to the community.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
July 19, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Roger Dvorak and Jeff Heater.
Disbursements list totaling $120,366.64.
Approve Elite Web Concepts Contract for another year for website service.
Dvorak made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as corrected. Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion carried
5/0.
Sergeant Jones, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., submitted the Law Enforcement coverage for the month of July and
it was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. The coverage report was as follows: Patrol time-145hrs., Detail time-14hrs., and
Criminal Investigations Division time-0hrs.
Jessie Davis, the president of the Wood River Ball Association, was present to discuss with the council an issue of planting
grass in the infield on the Main Ball field. After a brief discussion was conducted, Dvorak made the motion to allow for the
Wood River Ball Association to plant grass in the infield of the Main Ball field. Motion seconded by Krolikowksi.
Motion failed 5/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the License for Fence Encroachment with the Union Pacific Railroad
Company once the correction requested by the City Attorney was made. Motion seconded by Heater. Motion carried 5/0.
Krolikowski made the motion to decline Mr. and Mrs. Cole for reimbursement request due to property damage. Discussion on the
claim included the fact that all damage done to the property was within the city’s 80ft of utility easement and the claim for
reimbursement should be denied. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion passed 5/0.
The Mayor requested council’s clarification on the matter of the Employee’s “Personal Day” as to whether or not the days
accumulate from year to year. The handbook states that an employee will receive one personal day as a holiday with approval
of the Mayor or the Department head. The consensus of the council was that the days would accumulate from year to year.
Krolikowski made the motion, after the council’s review of Jensen McTavish’s two month evaluation, to approve a pay increase of
$.25 per hour and to have the pay increase start August 1, 2011. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried with a vote of
4/1 with Fairbanks voting against.
Fairbanks made the motion to direct the City Staff to bill the surcharges to Pioneer Trail Energy for excess amount of Unmetered
Wastewater that is returned to the city sewer as stated in our ordinance. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 5/0.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead presented the preliminary preparations and budget worksheets for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. It was
determined that a special meeting will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers to
discuss the budget.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 8:45 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 5/0.
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You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
May 17, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on May 17, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the meeting
was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on May 12, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of
the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at
(woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak arrives at 7:25 p.m.
Council Absent: None
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Treasurer, Judy Mead and City Utilities Director,
Monte Moss.
Other Present: Scott Keene representative for Ameritas Investment Corp.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: None given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
May 3, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Vince Boudreau and Travis Fairbanks.
Disbursements list totaling $18,486.15.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Boudreau with the
exception of Council member Bilslend abstaining from her claim and Council member Boudreau from the minutes. Motion carried 5/0.
Boudreau introduce Resolution No. 2001-35; Resolution providing for the calling for redemption of (A) outstanding General
Obligation Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2004 of the City of Wood River, Nebraska, dated February 25, 2004, in the principal
amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), and (B) outstanding Municipal Building Bonds, Series 2005 of the City of
Wood River, Nebraska, dated August 10, 2005, in the total principal amount of one hundred ninety thousand dollars ($190,000).
Motion seconded by Heater. Motion passed 5/0.
Krolikowski introduces Ordinance # 523; An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011
of the City of Wood River, Nebraska, in a principal amount not to exceed three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) to refund
(A) outstanding General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2004 of the City of Wood River, Nebraska, dated February 25,
2004, in the principal amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), and (B) outstanding Municipal Building Bonds, Series
2005 of the City of Wood River, Nebraska, dated August 10, 2005, in the total principal amount of one hundred ninety thousand
dollars ($190,000); Prescribing the terms and form of such bonds; Providing for the levy of taxes to pay the interest on and
principal of such bonds; Providing for publication of the Ordinance in pamphlet form; and related matters. Moved that it be
read by title and approved on its first reading by title only and that the statutory rule requiring that Ord. #523 be read by
title on three (3) different days be dispensed with. Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion passed 5/0.
Krolikowski moved that Ordinance #523 be passed on its final reading by title only. Motion seconded by Fairbanks.
Motion passed 5/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to award the contract for the construction of the 13th Street Water Main Casing to the lower bid
submitted by Midlands Contracting out of Kearney, Nebraska. The cost of the 13th Street Water Main Casing will be $21,760.00,
with work to begin on June 1, 2011. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 5/0.
A concerned party has presented a letter to the council concerning (2) two places in the city that may need to have (4) four
way stops. The first location would be at the Methodist Church at the intersection of 11th and Main Street. The second
location would be at the Catholic Church at the intersection of 11th and Dodd Street. The concerned party presented these
concerns as a safety issue. After a discussion, the council at this time has chosen not to proceed.
The council has chosen Jason Weber as the City’s new Animal Control Officer with a normal 90 day probation period and an
evaluation to follow.
Boudreau made the motion to approve the bid of Inland Potable Services Inc. out of Aurora, CO to do the water tower storage
facility cleaning and inspection for the cost of $2,895.00. By State Law, the City must have this inspection done every
3-5 years. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion passed 5/0.
(Council member Dvorak arrives to the meeting at 7:25 p.m.)
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the letter of authorization by W Design to conduct or cause to be conducted the consulting
services necessary for water main replacement on West 10th Street. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion passed 6/0.
Krolikowski made the motion to approve the fire department’s request for the city to contribute $2,700 to fund established to
purchase (3) three new flag poles for the Fire Station. Addition funds have been donated from other sources to complete the
project. Motion seconded by Boudreau. Motion passed 3/2 vote: For- Heater, Boudreau and Krolikowski. Against-Bilslend and
Fairbanks. Council member Dvorak abstained.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of April, the seventh month of the 2010-2011 fiscal
years, with the Mayor, Council and those present.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 7:56 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
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You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
May 3, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on May 3, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the meeting
was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on April 28, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent.
An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of
the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at
(woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, and Dvorak.
Council Absent: Boudreau.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Utilities, Monte Moss; City Attorney, Bill Francis;
and City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
Other present: Scott Keene representative for Ameritas Investment Corp. and Mr. Ken Fairbanks.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: No public comment was given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
April 19, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Travis Fairbanks.
Disbursements list totaling $108,961.88.
SD Liquor License for Balz Sports Bar.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as corrected. Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried
5/0.
Sergeant Jones, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., submitted the Law Enforcement coverage for the month of April and
it was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. The coverage report was as follows: Patrol time-109hrs., Detail time-18hrs., and
Criminal Investigations Division time-0hrs.
Scott Keene, representative for Ameritas Investment Corp. addressed the Council. This company deals with bonding projects.
Since interest rates are low at this time, the City is looking into refinancing General Obligation Bonds Series 2004/2005 to
save money.
Mr. Fairbanks was present to discuss with the Council the proposed alternate to the electrical distribution line on East Street.
Mr. Fairbanks advised the council that his company has a lot and building in the 1000 block of East Street and the present
plans call for the installation of a pole on the north side of the alley which is north of the driveway to his building, a pole
between his driveway and also some guide line wires near the driveway. This will substantially interfere with access to the
building and the storage property.
JEO Engineering Consultant Group is the designer, they will address any possible alternatives and the resultant cost. The plan
is to move the pole with guy wires to the south.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the 2011 Concrete Street repair project as financing is available.
Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 5/0.
Monte Moss, Utility Director, addressed with the council the issue of high BOD concentrations in the last grab sample taken.
Fairbanks made the motion for the City Staff to bill Pioneer Trail Energy the surcharges as stated in our ordinance for the over
BOD limits. Included in the statement will be an additional cost for unmetered wastewater received from an outside source as
also stated in our ordinance. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 5/0.
Krolikowski made the motion to install an Allen-Bradley Power Flex 700 Variable Frequency Drive unit to the 13th Street well
for the cost of $6,386.52 for the drive and material. City utility employee, Doug Krause, will do the initial installation,
and programming will be completed by Kent Orr from Kriz Davis. Motion seconded by Fairbanks. Motion carried 5/0.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 8:15a.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 5/0.
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You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
April 20, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on April 20, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the
meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on April 14, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island
Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the
City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s
website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
Council Absent: None
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Treasurer, Judy Mead and City Utilities Director,
Monte Moss.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: None given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
April 5, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Roger Dvorak and Richard Krolikowski.
Disbursements list totaling $109,199.73.
Krolikowski made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Boudreau with the
exception of Council member Fairbanks abstaining from his claims. Motion carried 6/0.
Matt Kalin from JEO Consulting Group was present to discuss the issue regarding a concern by business owner Ken Fairbanks about
a new City electric system design on East Street which will affect his business display lot. This concern by Mr. Fairbanks
will be addressed at the meeting on May 3, 2011.
Boudreau made the motion to approve the Mayor’s signature on the State of Nebraska Department of Roads Supplement Agreement to
establish a lump sum payment for the City’s share to span U.S. Highway 30 with a pedestrian structure by extension for the
State’s proposed structure over the Union Pacific Railroad. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
Matt Kalin from JEO Consulting Group was present to discuss the issue of the electrical reclosures.
Heater made the motion to approve the recommendation by the Park Committee to hire Jensen McTavish as Park Recreation Director
for the 2011 season. Hourly pay will start at $11.00. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
The Wood River Fire Dept has put in a request to the city for assistance in purchasing new flag poles. Roger Dvorak will supply
the council at the May 17th meeting a total cost for poles and what amount the city’s share would be.
Mayor Cramer addressed the issue of the property located at 10th and Lilley Street. The property owner was collecting
electrical pole tops and piling them on the property. After this issue had already been put on the agenda, the property owner
has removed the electrical pole tops.
Boudreau made the motion, after the council’s review of Brent Gascho’s annual evaluation, to approve a pay increase of $.65 per
hour and to have the pay increase retroactive to April 7th, his hiring date. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of March, the sixth month of the 2010-2011 fiscal
years, with the Mayor, Council and those present.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 8:45 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
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You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
April 5, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River,
Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on April 5, 2011. Notice of
the time and place of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on March 31, 2011 in the
Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current,
and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of the public body during normal business
hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau, and Dvorak.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Utilities, Monte Moss; City Attorney, Bill Francis;
and City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
Other present: Matt Kalin representative for JEO Consulting Group Inc.
Public attendance: None.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: No public comment was given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
March 22, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Roger Dvorak & Richard Krolikowski.
Disbursements list totaling $109,199.73.
New Compost card applicants.
SD Liquor License for Hollywood’s (Wood River C-Store).
Krolikowski made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Dvorak,
with the exception of Council members Bilslend and Fairbanks abstaining from their claims.
Motion carried 5/0.
Krolikowski introduced Ordinance #522; An Ordinance of the City of Wood River, Nebraska, to amend Section 3-209
and Section 3-235(5)(a)&(b) of the Wood River Municipal code; to revise the municipal sewer department sewer
use charges; to revise classification of sewer consumers; to provide for determination of sewer use charges,
including a sewer use surcharge; to provide for charges for discharge of toxic wastes; to provide for collection
of sewer use charges; to provide for sewer service outside the City; to provide for a procedure to determine charges
when a defective meter is in use and to provide for a provision for charges for unmetered water; to provide for
discontinuance of water service upon non-payment of sewer discharge and to redefine hazardous and prohibited
discharges and moved that it be read by title and approved on its third and final reading by title only.
Motion seconded by Dvorak. Motion carried 5/0.
Krolikowski moved that Ordinance #522 be passed on its final reading by title only. Motion seconded by Dvorak.
Motion carried 5/0.
Dvorak introduced Resolution No. 2011-34, to set water rates (RE: Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 3-109 and 3-110)
and sewer rates (RE: Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 3-209) RE: Ordinance No. 522 Residential, Commercial and
Industrial Users. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 5/0.
(Councilmember Heater arrives to the meeting at 7:08 p.m.)
Sergeant Jones, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., submitted the Law Enforcement coverage for the
month of February and it was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. The coverage report was as follows: Patrol
time-143hrs., Detail time-15hrs., and Criminal Investigations Division time-7hrs.
Matt Kalin from JEO Consulting Group and City Attorney, Bill Francis made a presentation regarding a concern by
business owner Ken Fairbanks about a new City electric system design on East Street which will effect his
business display lot. This concern by Mr. Fairbanks will be addressed at the meeting on April 19, 2011.
Krolikowski made the motion to approve the new 12 month lease agreement (5/6/11 thru 5/6/12) with Central
Nebraska Bobcat for a bobcat skid steer loader. They will also provide all new attachments, including bucket,
pallet forks and hydraulic angle broom. The 2011-2012 lease terms will again include a 250 machine hour limit.
Motion seconded by Heater. Motion carried 5/0. (Councilmember Fairbanks had momentarily stepped out of the
council chambers.)
A discussion was conducted on the Park Employment pay, duties and Supervisory Policy. The pay scale will start
at $11.00 per hour; an evaluation will be done every month with a raise potential. Supervisor for the parks
department will be Monte Moss.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the
motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at
www.woodriverne.com/agendaform.htm
You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
March 22, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was conducted
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on March 22, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the meeting was
given in advance thereof by publicized notice on March 17, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island Independent. An
agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the City Office of the
public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s website at
(woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
Council Absent: None
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht and City Treasurer, Judy Mead.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: Neal Sahling and Matt Maloney were present to inform the Mayor and Council about the proposed project to
replace the bridges over the Platte River. The south bridge would close in the fall of 2011 and the north bridge in the spring
of 2012. The new bridges would both be open to traffic before December 1 of 2012. This closure strategy would maintain winter
access out to the north and to I-80 for the residents along Shoemaker Island Road. This would also provide a more efficient
emergency service to the residents along Shoemaker Island Road during the winter.
With the bridge closures, the Fire Department will need to maintain emergency equipment at the Prosser Station in order to have
adequate and timely fire protection in the south rural district, south of the Platte River. In order to do the job, in addition
to placing a fire truck at Prosser, they are looking into purchasing a 1994 Freightliner 4x4 Brush Truck which will be supplied
with EMS supplies to start aid to patients, if need be, until the ambulance can arrive. The Fire Department is requesting
approval from the council to purchase this truck at this time because of the availability of this used truck.
An Emergency motion by Council member Fairbanks was made to purchase the 1994 Freightliner 4x4 Brush Truck for $29,000 plus air
fare for two members of the Fire Department to fly to Union Grove, AL to acquire the truck and to drive it back. Motion
seconded by Boudreau. Motion carried 6/0.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
March 8, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Donna Bilslend and Travis Fairbanks.
Disbursements list totaling $84,792.40.
SD Liquor License to the Wave Pizza Company to cater a reception scheduled for Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Babel’s Barn.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Krolikowski with the
exception of Council member Fairbanks abstaining from his claims. Motion carried 6/0.
Mayor Cramer discussed with the council a very productive meeting he had with Doug Anderson, Vice President of Operation for
the Ethanol Plant concerning solutions being taken by the Ethanol plant to correct release water to our sewer system.
Due to a complaint by a resident, the council has requested a letter be sent to 210 W 11th Street and to include the city codes
which cover the issues at hand.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of February, the fifth month of the 2010-2011 fiscal
years, with the Mayor, Council and those present.
Animal Control Officer, Bobby Williamson, was present to inform the council of his moving to Grand Island. Due to his moving,
he will be resigning as Animal Control Officer, but he will cover the rest of the school year.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 7:56 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
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You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
March 8, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on March 8, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the
meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on February 24, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island
Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the
City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s
website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht, City Utilities, Monte Moss, and
City Attorney, Bill Francis.
Other Present: Nickolaus Clinebell with W Design Assn.
Public attendance: Number of gentlemen from the Ball Association.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: No public comment was given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
February 22, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Donna Bilslend and Travis Fairbanks.
Disbursements list totaling $61,745.65.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as corrected. Motion seconded by Dvorak, with the
exception of Council members Bilslend and Fairbanks abstaining from their claims.
Motion carried 6/0.
Sergeant Jones, representing the Hall County Sheriff’s Dept., submitted the Law Enforcement coverage for the month of February
and it was reviewed by the Mayor and Council. The coverage report was as follows: Patrol time-126hrs., Detail time-16hrs., and
Criminal Investigations Division time-10hrs.
Krolikowski made the motion to amend the electrical upgrade between Lilley and Walnut Street to install underground service
instead of overhead service due to the difficult and limited access to the area. Motion seconded by Heater.
Motion carried 5/1. Vote fore: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Boudreau and Dvorak. Vote against: Fairbanks.
A number of members, representing the Ball Association, were present to be involved in the discussion concerning the
installation of field lights on the north ball field. The equipment and materials estimated cost were available to the
council and public for review. No decision will be made at this time until budget setting decisions are made.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the application of Brent Gascho, Doug Krause and Monte Moss to attend the 2011 Mosquito
Control Workshop on June 9th in Kearney and for the City of Wood River’s mosquito sprayer to be calibrated and droplet tested
at the workshop. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
Fairbanks moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Supplemental Agreement No.2, known as the “Relocation of Electrical Utilities
,” with the State of Nebraska, Department of Roads. Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
A discussion was conducted on a possible Splash Park for the community. More specific size and estimated cost information will
be gathered. Interested residents can obtain more information by contacting Vince Boudreau.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 7:50 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at www.woodriverne.com/agendaform.htm
You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk
Official
City Council Minutes
City of Wood River, Nebraska
Regular Meeting
February 22, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Wood River, Nebraska was
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1002 Main Street, on February 22, 2011. Notice of the time and place of the
meeting was given in advance thereof by publicized notice on February 17, 2011 in the Wood River Sunbeam and the Grand Island
Independent. An agenda for the meeting, was kept continuously current, and was made available for public inspection at the
City Office of the public body during normal business hours and now late Friday the agenda can be viewed on the Wood River’s
website at (woodriverne.com).
Mayor Greg Cramer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present: Bilslend, Heater, Krolikowski, Fairbanks, Boudreau and Dvorak.
Council Absent: None
City Official Present: City Clerk, Marla Knecht; City Treasurer, Judy Mead; and City Utilities, Doug Krause.
The Mayor led the Council Members and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Cramer advised the public body of the Open Meetings Act that is posted in the meeting room and entry hall.
Public Comments: No public comments were given.
Items on the consent agenda for approval were:
February 8, 2011, Special Meeting Minutes.
February 8, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Disbursements reviewed this month by Council members Vince Boudreau and Richard Krolikowski.
Disbursements list totaling $85,154.21.
SD Liquor License to Hollywood’s LLC, Wood River C-Store to cater a private party scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2011 at
Babel’s Barn. Krolikowski made the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda as corrected. Motion seconded by
Fairbanks. Motion carried 6/0.
Dvorak moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with Diggers Hotline of Nebraska, known as the “One Call Member
Services Agreement.” Motion seconded by Krolikowski. Motion carried 6/0.
Fairbanks made the motion to approve the notice for advertisement to hire park help for the maintenance of parks. Motion
seconded by Boudreau. Motion carried 6/0.
Updates were addressed on the 2010 Electrical Distribution System Upgrade. During the drilling of two (2) holes for new power
poles along the west side of Walnut Street on February 9, 2011, the electrical contractor hit two (2) water lines. This
resulted in the draining of the water tower and creating very low water pressure in the city for the duration of the water line
fix. The majority of the water lines installed on the south side of the railroad tracks are PVC and do not have a tracer wire,
thus they are not able to be located on the contractor’s one-call list. In order to best alleviate the digging into any other
water lines, JEO Consultant Group recommended that the electrical contractor pothole any pole locations in question. There
are approximately 138 locations that would need to be potholed prior to the digging of the new holes for power poles. Watts
Electric Company submitted a cost of $70.00 per each location. The City Council is in total agreement for the electrical
contractor to conduct the potholing rather than taking the chance of hitting other water lines and putting the city into a
serious water shortage.
City Treasurer, Judy Mead, reviewed the financial report covering the month of January, the fourth month of the 2010-2011
fiscal year, with the Mayor, Council and those present.
As there was no further business to come before this session of the Council, Councilmember Fairbanks made the motion to adjourn
at 7:34 p.m. Motion seconded by Bilslend. Motion carried 6/0.
You can find agenda request forms and minutes from previous meetings on the city’s website at
www.woodriverne.com/agendaform.htm
You can preview all ordinances and resolutions at the city office during regular business hours.
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Marla Knecht, City Clerk